Chess Position
Position: What should White play?
Bxe6+
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games in database
52%
28%
20%
⚪ White
½ Draw
⚫ Black
♟
Engine Evaluation
+7.65 d20
Bxe6+played by
👤
Humans
0%
🧠
Maia AI
0%
♟
Stockfish
#1
FEN
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Why 
h5 ?❌ h5?? — blunder
EVAL:
[████░░░░░░]+3.53+7.65 → +3.53 (Loss: -4.12)
💡 Problem with h5:
White ignores a crushing tactical sequence. By moving the g4 to h5, White allows Black to simplify the position with xd7, removing the powerful 
d7 and reducing White's attacking potential.
⚖️ Comparison
| Coup | Eval | Rule | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ xe6+! | +7.65 | ✓ Forcing Moves | Decimates the King's cover with check. |
| ❌ h5?? | +3.53 | ✗ Missed Opportunity | Allows Black to trade off the dangerous Knight. |
⚡ Opponent's Punishment
After h5:
- → xd7 eliminates the central monster.
- → White loses: The massive +7.65 advantage, settling for a much smaller edge after xg5.
📚 Lesson: Always calculate forcing checks like xe6+ first; they often lead to immediate material or positional collapse.
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